My analysis from Saturday – ETA Thunder (Walden ’27)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I watched numerous games Saturday. I was left extremely impressed by [program_tooltip program_id='713260' first='ETA' last='Thunder'] (Walden) and the young athletes that are on this squad! Walden's team went 1-1 before bracket play. When bracket play started, the team also went 1-1. Yes, they lost in bracket play to a team they beat earlier in the day. The entire bracket is full of next level players. This squad is learning &amp; growing! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["654834"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Harvey is as good as advertised! This was my first time watching Tait play and she was exceptional! You have to love a young athlete that stays poised. She doesn't seem to ever get out of control or take bad shots. I love her shot selection. I witnessed this team being up by 10 and being down by 10, u0026amp; one thing that remained true was Harvey's composure and ability to knock down big shots! Yes, she averaged double figure scoring throughout the 4 games played today by scoring in various ways. Tait can get to the rim with ease. She can also knock down the long ball! Tait Harvey is a name that is starting to take off fast! Go watch her play, and you will see exactly why!","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["583370"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"You can officially call [player_tooltip player_id='583370' first='Skylar' last='Walden'], u0022Sky Bucketsu0022 because she is a bucket getter. A young freshman that can score at all 3 levels! She knows how to get downhill and attack the rim! She knows how to draw a foul and get to the foul line. Walden is automatic at the stripe too! This is a shooter that you don't want to leave any room because she will make you pay from behind the 3 point line, and if you play up too far, she will blow by you! Skylar reads defenses extremely well! I made a tweet that said, u0022[player_tooltip player_id='583370' first='Skylar' last='Walden'] checks off all of the boxes, u0026amp; she makes college level plays already.u0022 This still remains true. A freshman in high school doesn't hold offers to play at the next level for no reason. Skylar is a young player that has the u0022it factoru0022 and she is determined to study the game and get better in every aspect. If any college coaches are waiting to pull the trigger on Skylar, you don't need to wait. She is going to make your team better!","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["620459"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Liv is truly special! During the first game, Loveday was fundamentally sound and a rebounding machine! My favorite play of the day by Liv was during the second game when she was fouled hard at the rim. However, no foul was called. Liv didn't complain and lay on the court, she got up and hustled back. Loveday then caused a turnover right before a timeout. After the timeout, Loveday makes a great move and gets her team a bucket! This play by play call scenario is an example of what makes Liv who she is! This is another example of why Loveday is special!","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["739715"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Carr is definitely your do-it-all kid. The first thing that I noticed about Nia was her lightning quick speed. When she turns on the jets, you are not catching her. Carr is a highly skilled athlete! She will surprise you at the rim with her craftiness. It was my first time watching Nia and I don't think that I can say what she brings to a team in one article! I know if Carr keeps working hard, there is no denying her ability to produce at the next level when the time comes! Keep your eyes on this one!","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["821711"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"I put this one in my top 5 defensive standouts for the previous high school season. Do you think it changed? Absolutely not! Taylor is an in your face defender that aggravates opponents till they lose their mind. I've seen opponent after opponent get frustrated with Cailyn's defense! You will also witness her trying to help opponents off the floor that may not always let her help, because she is in their head! Remember, u0022Fearless, disciplined, and determined. Those are the qualities we look for in good defensive playersu0022 Signed by, Every Basketball Coach Ever! Yes, Cailyn has added more to her overall game! You will see this one improve in every aspect because she has the grit and determination. However, no matter how good her offense gets, she will ALWAYS standout defensively!","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["821996"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"This freshman has elite length to go along with her size! I loved watching her battle in the low block. She's a kid that does so much that doesn't show on the stat sheet. She sets tough screens which allows teammates to get open looks. Brooke seals off opponents and this alone allows other teammates to be rewarded with the rebound! Keep your eyes on this young athlete too!","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_6_player_details_player_name":"Ivy Napier","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_6_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_6_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_6_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_6_player_details_school":"Knox Webb","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_6_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='713260' first='ETA' last='Thunder'] Walden","_player_evaluations_6_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_6_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_6_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"I didn't realize that Ivy was a 7th grader! Yes, you read that right. She is in the 7th grade u0026amp; she held her own against tough competition! I read what her coach stated about Ivy just beginning to scratch the surface of the potential that she has! This is so accurate and true! Napier has tremendous upside and I am excited to have a seat to watch her grow into an all-around amazing athlete! She proved in the final (4th) game of today that she is not afraid of the big moments! She knocked a crucial u0026amp; timely three down to bring [program_tooltip program_id='713260' first='ETA' last='Thunder'] 48-40. She actually knocked in two beautiful timely 3 balls. Yes, this [program_tooltip program_id='713260' first='ETA' last='Thunder'] team came up short today. However, you should have this 7th grader on every radar that you have!","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["620586"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"So many young athletes want the ball in their hands at all times. Maggie has learned to play off the ball and impact the game in more ways than scoring. One thing that I learned fast about Townsend is that she is completely unselfish. At times, she may even be too unselfish! I loved the tough offensive rebounding and put backs! You can tell right away that she is the athlete that will do whatever is asked of her! A young impactful player that will shine in her role and do what it takes for her team!","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["822238"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Let's just put it this way, back in my playing days, which seems like forever ago, I was a lefty. I have an extremely soft spot for all of my fellow lefties! Bechtel is a physical athlete that is not going to back down from a tough challenge! You are going to continue to see all of the growth in Katie! Yes, she is on a team that is loaded with shooters, but don't read any stat line and assume because [player_tooltip player_id='822238' first='Katie' last='Bechtel'] can score too!","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661b3629045bd"} /-->